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- ↑ "300 candidates, including 155 Democrats, want a seat in the legislature". The Lexington Herald-Leader . January 31, 2018. p. 1A.
- ↑ "Republicans add to state Senate, House majorities". The Lexington Herald-Leader . November 5, 2020. p. 1A.
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